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Quality Improvement Key Takeaways There remain numerous ongoing opportunities to increase testing rates in patients with advanced NSCLC. To identify the root causes that contribute to suboptimal testing, begin by mapping the process and reviewing how tissue and blood testing is ordered, tracked, and reported. When tissue samples are insufficient for testing, utilize liquid biopsy (circulating …
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC The team included representatives from medical oncology, process improvement, pathology, information technology, billing, and administration. The team developed a process map (see decision tree figure below and on back side) and identified three potential laboratory vendors that would perform the biomarker …
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC Southern Ohio Medical Center Portsmouth, Ohio Assign a nurse navigator to track, enter, and communicate positive biomarker test results Proactively coordinate appointments for patients who have positive test results so that targeted …
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC Sutter Cancer Center, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento Sacramento, California Establish a partnership with an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center to refer patients for phase I studies Inform staff about open clinical trial …
The oncology team began their efforts by developing and conducting a survey for their clinicians to assess gaps in knowledge and care around the identification and management of irAEs. The survey was sent to non- oncology clinicians and revealed the need for education about when irAEs may occur and around the clinical management of irAEs. The survey also revealed that 67% felt it would be useful to …
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III AND IV NSCLC Quality Improvement Initiative Summary Introduction The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) conducted a national multi-phase effort to provide guidance on key issues related to the optimization of care for patients diagnosed with Stages III and IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). To achieve …
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III/IV NSCLC Saint Francis Cancer Center Tulsa, Oklahoma Develop a patient questionnaire designed to identify early signs of potential irAEs Pilot test the feasibility and clinical utility of a nurse- administered questionnaire Explore other …
PowerPoint Presentation ©2021 Caris Life Sciences Caris Molecular Profiling Enabling the Delivery of Precision Medicine Ben Doron, PhD Director, Molecular Science Liaisons ©2021 Caris Life Sciences Meet your local MSL Team • Ben Doron, PhD is the MSL director for the West Region and is located in Portland, OR. • He received his PhD in Molecular Biology from Oregon …
The key to successful policy and advocacy is twofold: avoid approaching new policies with a preferred conclusion and leverage the strengths of your colleagues.
The seven ACCC Innovator Award winners demonstrate cutting-edge and replicable solutions across all areas of the multidisciplinary cancer care team.
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN CARE AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III AND IV NSCLC Quality Improvement Initiative Summary Introduction The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) conducted a national multi-phase effort to provide guidance on key issues related to the optimization of care for patients diagnosed with Stages III and IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). To achieve …
Speaker Agreement Between Tamara Syverson and Montana State Oncology Society Event Title: MSOS Fall Conference Session Title: Documentation and Coding (topic) Date: Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings 27 N. 27th Street Billings, MT 59101 Terms & Conditions Arrival and Session Time: …
Liquid biopsy, a genetic test that can eliminate some of the most serious potential drawbacks of traditional tissue biopsy, is gaining more traction in cancer care. But there remain significant barriers to its widespread use.
LOGO Learner Notification American Psychosocial Oncology Society Achieving Health Equity in the Psychosocial Treatment of Cancer Pain October 7, 2021 Live Webinar Acknowledgement of Financial and/or In-Kind Commercial Support No financial or in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity. Satisfactory Completion Learners must complete an evaluation form …
Microsoft PowerPoint - 2021 Joint Conference Opening Slides Together 10/8/2021 1 1 2 10/8/2021 2 3 4 10/8/2021 3 Achieving Health Equity in the Psychosocial Treatment of Cancer Pain Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW ACCC President Joseph Greer, PhD APOS President Bill McDermott, MSW, LCSW AOSW President ASSOCIATION OF …
Achieving Health Equity in the Psychosocial Treatment of Cancer Pain 10.07.21 – Joint Virtual Conference Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD Associate Professor | Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology Associate Professor | Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine @Mount Sinai Cardinale B. Smith, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Hematology and Medical …
Jacquelyne Gaddy, MD, et al., University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC View Poster
2021 TACOS Innovation in Oncology Award Justin Moser, MD Associate Clinical Investigator, HonorHealth Research and Innovation Institute Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Adjunct Faculty, Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGen) The Arizona Clinical Oncology Society (TACOS) is honored to present its Innovation in Oncology Award to Justin …
As we struggle to respond to fluctuating COVID-19 infection and vaccination rates, it is important to consider whether some of the initiatives developed in response to the pandemic are worth keeping. One such initiative is Moffitt Cancer Center's Oncology Curbside Clinic.
October 7, 2021
Health equity and social justice are critical drivers of quality cancer care, and practice-based solutions are needed to reduce barriers and improve health outcomes. There is a crucial need for psychosocial and supportive care services to address the differences in social and economic resources and in timely access to high-quality health care.